Is there something wrong with my goniopora?

Andre.nicolau · Sep 16, 2014

Do you there is anything in my coral? It looks good most of the day, but sometimes it closes itself out of the blue (at least as far as I can say). Today I saw this black thing on it, do you I should worry??

Thanks!!

Z06-Hec · Sep 16, 2014

i dont see a black thing. I think it looks ok. If you see some black or brownish type goo or jelly then you have a problem

Fishinizer · Sep 16, 2014

It's shedding most likely simply fave your hand by it or turkey baste it of to help the prices it may need Alitle more flow

Andre.nicolau · Sep 18, 2014

Thanks! I am still a little bit worried... Well, this is it today... Do you guys think it is getting worst?
I will post a FTS, would you guys tell me where do you think is the best spot for this particular coral??
Thanks!

Andre.nicolau · Sep 18, 2014

NanaReefer · Sep 18, 2014

The Goniopora is considered "The Impossible" coral to keep. Most not surviving past a year in the average aquarium. You've picked a very hard coral to please.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/nftt/index.php

Fishinizer · Sep 19, 2014

How long have you had the piece and were did you get it from?

Andre.nicolau · Sep 19, 2014

About 5 weeks! From de same place I bought all the other corals

Tab28 · Sep 19, 2014

What do you consider "looks good"? Goni normally may close for a few hours then open up with polyps that will sway in current. If it is closed for more than a day something is wrong.

Andre.nicolau · Sep 19, 2014

It opens up everyday when the lights are off. When the lights turn on it keeps partially open...

Tab28 · Sep 19, 2014

Both pictures are a closed goni, using them as reference. If it is open with lights off and closed with lights on. Your lights are too bright. The black area may be a burned spot.